Erumeli Petta Thullal
RegionalMonday, 11 January 2027 Varanasi
Erumeli Petta Thullal: next dates · Varanasi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2027Next | Monday | — |
Erumeli Petta Thullal — Significance
Tribal-style devotee dance procession at Erumeli (the gateway town to the Sabarimala forest path). Held 3 days before Makara Sankranti — devotees apply colored powders, dress as warriors/hunters, and dance through Erumeli streets in remembrance of Lord Ayyappa's hunt for the demoness Mahishi. Includes obeisance at Vavar Mosque (syncretic Hindu-Muslim tradition).
Erumeli warrior-dance procession 3 days before Makaravilakku.
Erumeli Petta Thullal — FAQ
- What is Erumeli Petta Thullal?
- Tribal-style devotee dance procession at Erumeli (the gateway town to the Sabarimala forest path).
- When is Erumeli Petta Thullal 2027?
- In 2027, Erumeli Petta Thullal falls on Monday, 11 January 2027.
- What is the significance of Erumeli Petta Thullal?
- Erumeli warrior-dance procession 3 days before Makaravilakku.